Education Week posted a story about a mom who fought back within the school system and realized the problem was solved leaving the system. Gretchen Herrera’s son, diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and Type 1 diabetes, suffered from the required standardized testing.

Testing? No, No Testing, No Matter What By Nirvi Shah

Ms. Herrera had tried to have Anthony, 12, exempted from South Carolina’s annual tests in reading, math, and other subjects when he was in 6th grade last school year. But no reason would do—not even a medical note that explained Anthony’s blood sugar could spike because of his Asperger-related anxiety, which is just what happened on the first day of testing. Anthony, who did well on the exam, stayed home during other state tests.